What are you up to today? It might be a workday for you, or maybe you’re about to unplug for some fun or relaxing downtime. If the latter sounds far too indulgent, as you count up the list of things you still need to do, you’re not alone. Many people I work with find it […]
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10 Essential Productivity Tools For Tech-Savvy Leaders
Guest Post, by Irina Nica from Hubgets So many productivity tools, so little time! Lucky for us, Irina Nica from Hubgets has done some serious legwork on some of the tools out there to help make your workday a bit more sane and productive. What’s better, she’s compiled a shortlist that I’m delighted to feature […]
Do You Need To Sort Your Screaming Desk?
Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence. ~Buddha What’s on tap today? I’m fairly certain you’ve got quite a bit going on so let’s take just a minute or two to assess your workspace. One of the top things we need to perform our best work and get the most from […]
Could You Finish Your Work By Noon?
Are you up for a productivity challenge today? Excellent, I thought you might be game! Here’s your mission: Complete your day’s work by noon. That’s it! Now, let’s be reasonable, it may not be realistic for you to complete all your work by noon (depending partly when you’re reading this!). However, I’d wager you can […]
When The Going Gets Tough…
…The tough get strategic! If it was easy, everyone would do it. ~Unknown What are you working on this week? Has it been smooth sailing? or have you hit a hiccup or two? You may have even experienced a combination of both! I think we all know what that’s like! Often our most important work, […]
Will You End Your Workday Satisfied?
“Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.” ~Unknown Ahhhhh, is there anything as satisfying as that first cup of coffee (or your favourite morning beverage)? With the exception of the second cuppa, I’d suggest a pretty strong contender is ending the workday satisfied. That fulfilling feeling from having successfully executed those tasks you […]
Are You In A Last Minute Frenzy?
“I have always been a quarter of an hour before my time and it has made a man out of me.” -Horatio Nelson Have you ever missed a flight? I have. The stress is enough to send one’s nerves into orbit. Is missing a flight the end of the world? Not really. But it’s not exactly […]
When Is Someday?
There are 7 days in the week, and ‘someday’ is not one of them. -Unknown So, when is someday? Someday could be next Wednesday at 7pm, it could be the first Thursday of next month, or by the end of next year. And yes, someday could even be today. Could be. ‘Could be’ is good […]
Wasting Time? Ask For Help
Are you stuck on something? How to create a formula in your excel spreadsheet, how to launch your email campaign, how to re-organise your office? We are ambitious, competent professionals. Yet sometimes we come up against a task that requires a skill set or knowledge base we’re simply not experienced in. In my opinion that’s […]
The Best Way To Get Something Done
Are you experiencing a few pangs of guilt, stress or anxiety over something you’ve yet to do? I don’t know about you, but my stomach does a little flip each time I’m reminded that I still haven’t gotten around to XYZ. When I was a kid, if I was procrastinating on starting my homework or a […]